Negotiating Committee Update – June 18

Fellow Pilots,

We want to provide clarification regarding several items related to our most recent communication:

  1. The payout of the retention bonus is contingent upon ratification of the Tentative Agreement (TA). Therefore, ratification of the TA will be required for the retention bonus to be paid on October 1, 2026.
  2. If you resign or quit prior to the ratification of the TA, you will not be eligible for payment of the retention bonus.
  3. Note that if you submit your resignation notice to the Company with a resignation date the occurs after ratification of the TA, the Company retains the right under Section 25. U. of the current CBA to accelerate your resignation date to an earlier date thereby causing you to become ineligible for payment of your retention bonus. Any pilot considering resignation from the Company should factor this into his or her decision as it may result in the loss of your retention bonus.
  4. The retention bonus accrual period ends on June 30, 2026. Any retention bonus earned will be based on accruals through that date, subject to ratification of the Tentative Agreement.
  5. The negotiated retroactive pay applies only to the pay rates contained in the TA and will be retroactive to July 1, 2026. For example, if ratification were to occur later in July, the new pay rates would still be applied retroactively to July 1, 2026.

The Section 25.U. language in the current CBA is below:

U. Resignations

  1. A Pilot resigning his employment with the Company shall provide written notice to the Chief Pilot specifying the last date that he shall be available for Duty (his resignation date).
  2. The Company shall deem his resignation effective on the date that the Pilot specifies in his resignation notice (i.e., the “Effective Date of Resignation”) unless, the Company chooses to accelerate the Pilot’s stated resignation date and the Pilot has given a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice, the Pilot shall be paid in accordance with Section 3, Compensation, for the difference between his stated resignation date and his actual resignation date.
  3. A Pilot resigning his employment with the Company shall receive his accrued Vacation pursuant to this Agreement. Unless provided for otherwise in this Agreement, all Company-provided medical benefits shall continue through the last date of the Month in which the Pilot’s resignation occurs.
Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Committee

Negotiating Committee Update – June 17

Fellow Pilots,

On June 15, 2026, your Negotiating Committee met with the Company to receive and review management’s response to the Union’s June 3, 2026 draft Tentative Agreement (TA) documents, which included the Bridge Agreement, PBS LOA, Section 15 Scheduling language that takes effect upon implementation of NavBlue, Retention Bonus administrative provisions, and the Me-Too LOA. We also discussed LTD and 401(k) Plan terms, as well as the anticipated timeline for receiving the final Plan documents. The Union is currently reviewing the Company’s responses and preparing additional feedback. We are scheduled to meet with Company negotiators again on June 22 to continue finalizing the TA.

While the number of remaining items requiring resolution is relatively small, the ratification process will not be completed by June 30. As a reminder, the original timeline communicated to the pilot group anticipated ratification in early August. Progress in our first meeting was faster than expected and created an opportunity to potentially accelerate that timeline. However, it is critical that the final agreement be thoroughly reviewed and drafted to ensure the language is clear, enforceable, and accurately reflects the terms agreed to in principle. Our remaining work is limited in nature and focused primarily on finalizing contract language, implementation guidance, supporting documentation, and review of the final Plan materials necessary for an informed ratification vote.

It is essential that the Tentative Agreement be written in a clear and easy-to-follow manner, with agreed-upon applications, administrative guidance, and practical examples that allow every pilot to understand how critical sections of the agreement are intended to function operationally. Particular attention is being given to areas that have historically resulted in differing interpretations or disputes. Our goal is to ensure pilots not only understand what the contract says, but also how it is intended to be applied in day-to-day operations.

Equally important, pilots must be provided sufficient time to thoroughly review the Tentative Agreement, the associated educational materials, and have their questions answered before casting an informed vote. As fellow pilots, we share the desire to complete this process as quickly as possible. At the same time, transitioning from an AIP to final contract language requires careful drafting and review to ensure the final agreement contains the protections, improvements, clarity, and enforceability this pilot group deserves. Our focus remains on getting this agreement done right.

We also want to remind the pilot group that even though the ratification vote will occur after June 30, the new pay rates will be retroactive to July 1. Pilots will receive the full value of the July 1 pay rate increase regardless of when the ratification vote occurs. Additionally, the Retention Bonus payout date remains October 1, 2026, and is not impacted by the timing of the ratification process.

Below is a chart that shows the status of our work on the TA. We will continue to update the chart and provide timely communications as progress is made.

Thank you for your continued professionalism, patience, and support throughout this process.

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Committee & Executive Board

Negotiating Committee Update – June 5, 2026

Fellow Pilots,

On Wednesday, the Union Negotiating Committee met with the Company’s negotiators to work on finalizing the Tentative Agreement (TA).

We made good progress, including finalizing the TA language on various contract sections identified in the Agreement in Principle (AIP). We are also working with the Company to develop administrative examples so that new contract terms are clearly understood and properly applied, rather than resulting in preventable disputes and grievances.

Your Negotiating Committee is currently working on converting AIP Section 15 Scheduling provisions into TA language, as well as identifying the Section 15 provisions that will become null and void when PBS take effect.

June 30 remains the target ratification date, and both parties continue to work toward that objective. As we work on TA language, we are also waiting to receive information regarding new and amended long-term disability and 401(k) plan terms. The Company has retained a third party to develop new plan documents. Because 401(k) and LTD benefits represent a significant contractual benefit, the Negotiating Committee must review the essential plan terms prior to a vote on a TA to ensure pilots receive the improvements we bargained for in the Bridge Agreement.

If delivery of plan documents extends beyond current expectations, it could affect the timeline for finalizing and presenting the TA. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

We look forward to interacting with all of you at the General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 10.

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Committee
negotiations@apa2118.org

Negotiating Committee Update: Retention Bonus

Fellow Pilots,

The Negotiating Committee has received a significant number of questions regarding the timing of the Retention Bonus payout. Simply put, the Company will pay the Retention Bonus no later than October 1, 2026.

As discussions progressed with the Company during efforts to reach an Agreement in Principle (AIP), three primary issues emerged regarding payment of the Retention Bonus: First, clarification of eligibility and payment language for pilots on leaves of absence. Second, the timing of the Retention Bonus payout. Third, the dispute resolution process for potential payment inaccuracies.

Regarding eligibility clarification, the Union informed the Company that the phrase “actively employed” should include pilots on leaves of absence. After discussions with management, the Company agreed that any pilot on a paid or unpaid Leave of Absence will be considered “actively employed” for purposes of Retention Bonus eligibility and payment. Your Negotiating Committee believes this clarification was an important and meaningful protection for the pilot group.

Second, the Company informed the Union that it would pay out Retention Bonuses no later than October 1, 2026 if the forthcoming Tentative Agreement is ratified. Related, the Retention Bonus accrual would end on June 30, 2026. These terms will be included in the forthcoming Tentative Agreement that members in good standing will soon vote on.

As previously communicated, we expect the ratification process to conclude on June 30, 2026. We will provide timely notice of any changes to this anticipated ratification date. A pilot must be actively employed on the ratification date or retire from the Company due to reaching the FAA mandatory retirement age prior to ratification, in order to receive payment of the Retention Bonus.

The above-time frame provides for sufficient time for auditing, statement reconciliation, verification of calculations, and cooperative resolution of any discrepancies in Retention Bonus payout amounts. This approach provides a transparent and efficient process to help ensure each pilot receives the Retention Bonus they earned.

Third, both the Union and the Company recognized the need for a fair and efficient dispute resolution process in the event a pilot believes their payment amount is incorrect. The Union sought to establish a cooperative and efficient dispute resolution framework rather than forcing pilots to go through the traditional grievance, arbitration, and/or court process. The Company agreed.

The tentatively agreed upon process requires the Company to pay each pilot the amount calculated by the Company on or before October 1, while preserving the pilot’s right to seek additional compensation if they believe their payout amount is deficient. All challenges to payout amounts will be resolved by the agreed upon arbitrator in a single expedited arbitration proceeding, preceded by a 30-day meet-and-confer process during which the parties will attempt to resolve any and all payout disputes.

Your Negotiating Committee continues working diligently to convert the AIP language into a finalized Tentative Agreement that can be presented to the pilot group for a fair and informed vote.

Ratification of this agreement would secure long overdue improvements in pay, retirement contributions, and long-term disability protections that this pilot group has gone without for years. It would also establish an important foundation heading into future Joint Collective Bargaining negotiations. Without these improvements and protections in place beforehand, the pilot group’s leverage entering those discussions could be materially diminished

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Committee

Agreement in Principle – Executive Summary

Fellow Pilots,

The Negotiating Committee is pleased to announce that we have reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the Company on a proposed Bridge Agreement. This AIP delivers meaningful improvements across key areas including pay, retirement, scheduling, and important work rule and benefit protections, representing a significant step forward for the pilot group.

While the executive summary outlines some core provisions of the agreement, it does not capture the full scope of improvements secured at the table, many of which will be further explained and expanded upon during the upcoming Road Show following the completion of the Tentative Agreement (TA) . Our focus now turns to finalizing contract language and completing the TA process so the membership can fully review the agreement in its entirety.

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Sincerely,

Your Negotiating Committee

JOINT NEGOTIATIONS MESSAGE: AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE

Fellow Pilots,

The Union and the Company are pleased to announce that the parties have reached an Agreement in Principle on amendments to the 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in the form of a Bridge Agreement. The Bridge Agreement will take effect if it is ratified by the Union’s membership and will remain in effect until a joint collective bargaining agreement covering Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines is reached or the Bridge Agreement is amended by the Union and the Company.

The proposed Bridge Agreement provides for increases to wages, and improvements to retirement, long-term disability, and other provisions in the 2016 CBA, in addition to the payment of retention bonuses following ratification.

The Union will provide more detailed information in the future concerning the proposed Bridge Agreement. The next step is for the Union and Company to begin work on converting the Agreement in Principle to a Tentative Agreement. That process includes Union review of the 2016 CBA and agreed upon changes to the 2016 CBA; Company review of the same; joint finalization of the amended language; joint review of past System Board of Adjustment decisions and agreement about how those may be affected by the proposed changes; drafting and agreement on contract administration examples to avoid unnecessary grievances and disputes; agreement regarding implementation timelines for proposed changes; and joint proof reading.

When this process is completed, a Tentative Agreement will be announced by the parties. After the Tentative Agreement is announced, the Union will provide information about the ratification vote and related information.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Teamsters Negotiating Committee Allegiant Negotiating Committee

JOINT NEGOTIATIONS MESSAGE

Fellow Pilots,

The Union and the Company had two days of productive mediated negotiations in Las Vegas this week. On the instruction of the NMB Mediator, both parties will refrain from additional messages about negotiations until Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

An update will be provided on Tuesday.

Sincerely,

Teamsters Negotiating Committee              Allegiant Negotiating Committee

Negotiating Committee Update – April 20, 2026

Fellow Pilots,

Over the past several weeks, the Company and the Union have been negotiating over changes to our current CBA in the form of a bridge agreement. Many of you have asked what that means.

Simply put, a bridge agreement would amend and replace the 2016 collective bargaining agreement ahead of future negotiations with Allegiant over a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) covering the combined Allegiant and Sun Country pilot groups.

Any bridge agreement that we would support must provide Allegiant pilots with long overdue improvements to their pay, benefits and working conditions. The bridge agreement would trigger the payout of retention bonuses upon ratification of such an agreement by members of our Union. While regulatory approvals from the DOJ and DOT have been achieved on an expedited basis, integration of the pilot groups will not occur until after there is a seniority list integration and a contract (for example, a JCBA) covering the combined pilot groups in the future, among other steps in the process.

For our pilot group, entering JCBA negotiations with an improved version of current CBA would be doubly beneficial: 1) we get improvements sooner rather than later; and 2) we have a stronger foundation in JCBA negotiations because our current contract would have improved. In order to reach improvements to our current CBA in the short term with a merger on the horizon, your Negotiating Committee must focus on bargaining priorities, meaning some issues will be addressed now and others later in JCBA negotiations.

After careful consideration, we believe pursuing meaningful improvements now is the most beneficial option for Allegiant pilots, therefore, we have been pursuing that path.

On the morning of March 31st, the Company presented its initial bridge proposal. This proposal included some improvements for the pilot group, but it also contained provisions that were unacceptable and primarily benefited the Company. We presented our counterproposal via Zoom on Friday, April 10th, and met with the Company in mediation on April 16th and 17th to receive their response. In mediation, we made some progress, but the Company’s proposal did not satisfy our priorities for a bridge agreement.

While the Company’s counterproposal did not result in an agreement, we see a path forward. This week, the Union and Company continued discussions outside of mediation. Those discussions were constructive and we are waiting for a new proposal from the Company. We believe there is an opportunity to reach an agreement that delivers meaningful quality-of-life improvements, compensation increases that begin to move us away from the bottom of the industry and other improved terms and conditions.

Now, more than ever, unity within this pilot group is critical. We have said it before, and it bears repeating: your support and solidarity are essential as we navigate this phase of negotiations. Our goal is to ensure we secure priority improvements now and enter JCBA negotiations from a position of strength, with a solid foundation already in place.

We ask you to stand with us as we continue this effort.

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Team

Negotiating Committee Update – April 10, 2026

Fellow Pilots,

In response to a bridge agreement proposal from the Company on March 31 and an updated PBS LOA on April 8, today, the Union provided the Company with a counter-proposal for a bridge agreement that includes substantial pay increases, maintenance of our high quality insurance benefits, improvements to retirement, improved working conditions, and a PBS LOA. On the subject of the PBS LOA, the parties are now reviewing final language in preparation for a tentative agreement.

The purpose of any acceptable bridge agreement from the Union’s perspective is to ensure that Allegiant pilots receive long overdue improvements to their pay, benefits and working conditions in anticipation of bargaining for additional improvements in the near future when there are negotiations over a contract covering the combined Allegiant and Sun Country pilot groups.

The Union’s proposal delivers long overdue improvements for Allegiant pilots – pilots who have made this merger possible through their hard work, dedication and sacrifices – while ensuring that the Company’s legitimate interests are addressed.

The National Mediation Board has scheduled sessions for April 16, April 17, May 7, May 8, and tentatively May 14, 15 and May 18. We look forward to receiving a reply to our proposal when negotiations resume next week.

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Team

Negotiating Committee Update – April 6, 2026

Fellow Pilots,

Your Negotiating Team was in Las Vegas March 31st through April 2nd for a scheduled mediated session with the company at Allegiant Headquarters. Jack Stephan, the NMB assigned mediator, also traveled to Las Vegas to attend this session in person.

On the first day of the session, March 31st, your Negotiating Team received a response from the company on the Union’s full-language PBS LOA pass from the previous week. While the proposal did include some areas of movement in the Unions direction, it also included some areas that required further analysis and a counterproposal.

Shortly after that presentation the company presented your Negotiating Team with a proposal to reach amendments to the CBA on an expedited basis. After this presentation, your Negotiating Team went back to the Local Union office to begin to analyze and develop responses to the company’s proposals.

During the second day, April 1st, your Negotiating Committee continued to carefully analyze and diligently work into the evening on the two documents presented to your Negotiating Committee the previous day.

After working internally for most of the third day, April 2nd, your Negotiating Team met with the mediator and company. We provided an update on our progress. We told them that the plan was to have a full-language response to the company’s PBS LOA proposal by the close of business Friday April 3rd, which is what we did. We expect management to respond later this week. We continue to work the company’s expedited CBA proposal and plan to respond to the company soon.

The company and your Negotiating Committee have scheduled more mediated sessions for the following dates:

April 17th, May 7-8th, and tentatively May 14-15th, and May 18th

Your Negotiating Committee remains focused on achieving the contract this pilot group deserves. We appreciate your continued support. Look for additional updates after we respond to the company.

Fraternally,

Your Negotiating Team